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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,734.80, 148,120.02 and 32,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,734.80, 148,120.02 and 32,169 is: 48,259.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,734.80 : 148,120.02 = 32,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,734.80/148,120.02 = 32,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,734.80x = 148,120.02 × 32,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,734.80x = 4,764,872,923.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,764,872,923.38/98,734.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,259.31

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